If deemed necessary, classroom Teacher will take learning activities to a child with a short term injury or other physical condition that prevent the child from participation in classroom setting.

The Teacher is responsible for the administration and handling of medication.

All staff members will receive First Aid training, which is kept current on an annual basis.

All classrooms will keep a well-equipped First Aid Kit and restock when needed.

Will keep a “Bio Quick-n-Clean” kit in each classroom and use when necessary.

Staff, volunteers, and children must wash their hands with soap and running water at appropriate times.

Teachers are responsible to ensure the supervisor of outdoor and indoor play areas among staff to increase safety for children.

Will consult with families immediately when problems are suspected or identified.

Will post telephone numbers of emergency response teams.

Will post emergency evacuation routes and other safety procedures for emergencies, which will be regularly practiced.

Procedures of notifying parents in the event of an emergency involving their child will be established in collaboration with the ED Manager and Health Manager.

Establish procedures for handling cases of suspected or known child abuse and neglect that are in compliance with applicable Federal, State, and Tribal laws.

Allow children to determine the order which foods are eaten during established meal times.

Teachers will encourage children to eat or taste food, but are never forced.

To encourage parents to become integrally involved in the development of programs curriculum.

To encourage participation in staff-parent conference and home visits to discuss their child’s development and education.

Will consult with parents immediately when problems are suspected or identified.

Will notify parents of opportunities for training.

Will send home monthly calendars.

Facilitate Parent classroom committees.

Evaluation Area:

Health Area:

Safety Area:

Nutrition Area:

Parent Participation Area:

Qualification Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative to the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodatations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Educational and/or Experience:

Required:

Associates degree is mandatory for this position. Bachelor’s is preferred.

Previous experience working in Head Start program or with preschool children in a requirement.

First Aide, Tot CPR, and Shaken Baby Syndrome are mandatory and provided by program.

Preferred:

Two (2) year Early Childhood associate degree or ability to attain within one (1) year.

Other Skills and Abilities:

Preferred:

Experience working in economically disadvantage community including cultural sensitivity.

Must possess responsible past attendance record.

Background Check:

This position is contingent on ability to pass background check required. This position required for eligibility a Caregiver Background Check regarding working with children and/or elderly.

Language Skills:

Must have excellent written and oral skills as well as interpersonal skills.

Reasoning Ability:

Must be able to work in a team setting.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform to essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must be able to pass medical/physical examination which certifies that individuals are physically able to work with young children. Must pass a tuberculosis test. Must be physically able to lift children into and out of Head Start furniture and equipment. Must be able to participate in physical/recreational activities with children in Head Start. Position my require sitting for extended periods of time, some standing, walking, bending, stooping and lifting up to 50 lbs occasionally.

Working Environment: The working environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Drug-Free Workplace in accordance with the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988 P.L. 100-690 and the Bad River Tribe’s Employee Policy & Procedure Handbook. Indian Preference will be given in accordance with P.L. 93-638 and the Tribe’s Preference Policy. Preference will be given to a parent/guardian of a Head Start child if otherwise is a qualified applicant in accordance with 45CFE 1304.52(b)(3).

Chairman’s Corner

Boozhoo! (Hello)

Welcome to our Bad River Tribal Website. We have developed this website to be a resource for you and other visitors to access information about the Bad River Tribal Government and Homeland. Our website is still in it's infancy and over time we hope you will find it to be a fun and useful place to visit as you look for news and information.While you're checking out our Tribal Government webpage I encourage you to go over and see our new and exciting enterprise website at badriver.com.

I sincerely hope you enjoy your visit, have a great day!

Robert Blanchard

Bad River Tribal Chairman

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